Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Dexter

$135kMedian Home
303Days with 5+ hrs sun
70°FAvg High Temp
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Dexter is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dexter had a population of 257.Wikipedia

Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Humidity stays elevated through most of the year. Air quality can be a watchout.

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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Dexter, Kentucky
Latitude36.74°
Longitude-88.30°
Center elevation443 ft

State Context

KentuckyU.S. state

Kentucky, officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the northeast, Virginia to the east, Tennessee to the south, and Missouri to the west. Its northern border is defined by the Ohio River. Its capital is Frankfort and its most populous city is Louisville.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 4.00%Avg sales tax: 6.00%Property tax: 0.76%Official school data available

About the Region

Upper South

This Upper South grouping covers Kentucky and Tennessee, from western lowlands to Appalachian communities in the east. Louisville, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville are examples of distinct city settings within it.

Mountain and valley locations can differ from lowland cities in climate and access to services. Outdoor destinations may be nearby or require a substantial trip, depending on the town. Compare local costs, transport, and monthly conditions instead of extending one city’s profile to the whole region.

Outdoors

Nearby Parks & Nature

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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$135k
Median home price
Daily life

Livability

Walk Score at mapped location
6 / 100 · point score

Not a citywide average. Walkability varies by address.

36.74250, -88.29600 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Walkability
6
School Rating
8/10
Internet
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
303
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

83% of the year
Avg High Temp
70°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
72% warm season / 72% cool season
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Temp Swing
44°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
51"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
4"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
47
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
51" of precipitation per year
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Humidity Through The Year
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humid summers
Summer 72% · Winter 72% · Apr-Aug 67-76%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Poor Air Days
11 days
per year with AQI > 100
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